humid
UK: ˈhjuːmɪd | US: ˈhjuːmɪd
adj. containing or characterized by a high amount of water vapor in the air; damp or moist.
humid = hum<moist> + id<adjective suffix>
- hum (from Latin humidus, meaning "moist" or "wet")
- id (a suffix forming adjectives, often indicating a state or quality)
Etymology Origin:
The word humid traces back to Latin humidus, derived from humere ("to be moist"), which is linked to humus ("ground" or "soil"). This reflects the natural association between moisture and the earth. Over time, humid evolved in Middle French (humide) before entering English in the 16th century, retaining its core meaning of dampness. The logic is straightforward: the root hum- consistently conveys wetness, while -id marks it as an adjective.
The air felt thick and humid after the rain.
Tropical climates are often hot and humid.
She wiped her forehead, uncomfortable in the humid weather.
Humid conditions can make it harder to breathe.
The greenhouse was intentionally kept humid for the plants.